Hi-Tops
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Hi-Tops, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Hi-Tops since Jun 27, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHND THE BARS(BOTH BARS) AND WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND TUBE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE TWO BARS(FRONT AND REAR BAR). WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND AND NOT TO USE THE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED),
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHND THE BARS(BOTH BARS) AND WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND TUBE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE TWO BARS(FRONT AND REAR BAR). WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12-29-10 GIVEN AT THAT TIME BY THIS INSPECTOR AND POSTED AT THAT TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR MIDDLE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MISSING HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST AND MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND BEER SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. LARGE LEAK UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Dec 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS ASSORTED COOKED FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUP, ASSORTED SAUCES AND OTHER RAW FOODS FOUND MOLDY AND RANCID INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $100.00. MANAGEMENT ALSO STATES KITCHEN HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 MONTHS. ESTABLISHMENT SELLS COOKED FROZEN PIZZA AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. GLASS JARS USED FOR BAR SNACKS MUST BE WASHED AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS AND BASEMENT/PREP WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING TO ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAINING. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hi-Tops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hi-Tops on file is from Jun 27, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hi-Tops?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hi-Tops.
Has Hi-Tops' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hi-Tops have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hi-Tops means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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